Constructed Response
This type of response is short and usually asks for one detail or piece of evidence from the text.
Short Constructed Response (SCR)
This text structure tells about something by giving lots of details and examples.
descriptive
The enormous elephant lumbered slowly through the forest.
The word enormous most likely means..............
huge, big, large, massive
What are the three main authors purpose's?
Persuade, Inform, and Entertain
A __________ is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
noun
This type of response is long and usually asks for two answers and 4 total pieces of evidence from the text.
Extended Constructed Response (ECR)
This text structure list events in the story in a specific order
sequence
After the storm, the children were ecstatic to see the rainbow.
The word ecstatic most likely means..................
Overjoyed, Happy, Glad, Excited
An article explains how to properly care for a houseplant, giving step-by-step instructions and tips. What is the author’s purpose?
Inform
A __________ text is based on facts and real events, not made-up stories.
non fiction
Fill in the blank
Without a ____________ you will receive a zero on your constructed response.
Thesis or Thesis Statement
This text structure explains why something happened and what resulted from it, often using words like “because” or “therefore.”
cause/effect
The new manager’s strict rules were burdensome at first, but the team realized they improved productivity and organization.
The word burdensome most likely means........
difficult, hard, tough, demanding
A story describes a day in the life of a small-town baker, including sights, smells, and interactions with customers, without trying to convince the reader of anything. What is the author’s purpose?
entertain and describe
What type of fiction is this?
A story about a middle school student trying out for the basketball team, where the events could actually happen in real life.
Realistic fiction
An Extended Constructed Response consists of 14 sentences total
False
What text structure is this?
A city faces frequent flooding. The passage explains the problems caused by flooding and then suggests solutions like building levees, planting trees, and improving drainage systems.
Problem/Solution
The scientist’s meticulous notes ensured that every detail of the experiment was recorded accurately.
The word meticulous most likely means..............
Careful, precise, thorough,
The author writes a narrative about their personal experience volunteering at a shelter, highlighting both challenges and rewards, and ends with a call for readers to get involved. What two author’s purpose's does this fall under?
Inform and Persuade or explain
A __________ plot is a story structure where events are not told in chronological order, often using flashbacks or jumps in time.
non-linear
This part of an SCR wraps up your response and reminds the reader of your thesis.
Conclusion or Concluding Sentence
What text structure is this?
A passage explains that the river overflowed because of heavy rain. As a result, homes were damaged, roads were closed, and families had to evacuate.
Cause/Effect
The detective’s perspicacious mind allowed her to notice subtle clues that everyone else overlooked.
The word perspicacious most likely means............
Sharp-minded, intelligent, clever, bright, brilliant
A short story follows a young inventor who builds a quirky, flying machine that causes hilarious mishaps around town. Throughout the story, the inventor overcomes challenges, and the narrator humorously highlights how using clean energy could prevent real-world accidents. At the end, the author encourages readers to think creatively and support renewable energy initiatives.What two author’s purpose's does this fall under?
entertain and persuade
__________ is a literary device where the author gives hints or clues about events that will happen later in the story.
foreshadowing